2023 · Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Survival
Baldur's Gate 3 System Requirements
Also known as BG3
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB · SSD | 150 GB · SSD |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the BG3 system requirements?
BG3 is the short name players use for Baldur's Gate 3. Minimum: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) and 8 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?
Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite or equivalent, Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM), 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free space on Windows 10 64-bit.
What hardware is recommended for Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian Studios recommends Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600, Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) and 16 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Baldur's Gate 3?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Baldur's Gate 3?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.



